Aniket Tatkare
Aniket Sunil Tatkare is an Indian politician from Maharashtra, associated with the Nationalist Congress Party. He served as a Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council representing the Raigad-Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Local Authorities constituency from 1 June 2018 to 31 May 2024.
Early life and education
Tatkare was born on 15 October 1982 in Mumbai to Sunil Tatkare, a senior politician from Raigad, and Varda Tatkare. He grew up in Kolad, Raigad. Tatkare completed his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Anandibai Pradhan Science College, Nagothane in 2003.Political career
Tatkare began his political career with the Nationalist Congress Party. In May 2018, he was elected to the Maharashtra Legislative Council from the Raigad-Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Local Authorities constituency, securing 421 votes and defeating his rival Rajeev Sabale of Shiv Sena, who received 221 votes. He succeeded his uncle, Anil Tatkare, in this position and represented the constituency until 31 May 2024.Following the split in the NCP in 2023, Tatkare aligned himself with the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the party.
Controversies
In 2012, a Public Interest Litigation was filed in the Bombay High Court seeking a CBI investigation into allegations of illegal land acquisition involving Tatkare and his family. The petition claimed large-scale land purchases in Raigad district were made through several private companies.Media reports have also noted the family’s involvement in real estate, cooperative institutions, and directorships in companies engaged in agriculture, infrastructure, and hospitality.